Trainee Asset Data Technician

Do you have experience using GIS software? Are you looking for a new job with fantastic career and development opportunities? If so, we have a great opportunity in our Asset Information Management Team, part of Engineering and Asset management as a Trainee Asset Information Technician. 

 What you'll do 

As a Wessex Water Trainee Asset Information Technician, your role will be varied as you undertake the creation, maintenance, support, and documentation of wastewater and water supply assets on the corporate GIS database, using ESRI Arc GIS. 

This will include editing records in the system, which means spending significant periods of time focusing on the screen whilst maintaining attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Whilst performing an edit update, you will need to digitise and enter tabular information, as well as undertake topological and visual checks for completeness. Records sources will include as laid drawings, asset surveys and field-based sketches on maps. 

Daily tasks will include editing our live GIS networks using data ranging from field data through to Engineering drawings. Your ability to concentrate for prolonged periods, whilst maintaining attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is essential. 

You will liaise with other staff, as required, to ensure data captured is of required accuracy and quality. On occasion, you may also have to provide hard copy maps and reports to the business. 

This is an office-based role in our Operations Centre, Bath or our Trowbridge Office at Kennet Way. During your 6-month probation you will be expected to be office based full time with your training being a mixture of face to face at one of our offices or online via Teams. However, once you are able to work independently there are flexible working options are available up to a maximum of 2 days per week at home. 

 What you'll need  

We are looking for a highly organised person who has excellent attention to detail and accuracy. You will be self-motivated, use your own initiative and successfully work under moderate supervision, as well as communicating confidently with other team members and colleagues throughout the company.  

Experience in the following would be beneficial but full training will be given:  

• use of Microsoft Excel, Access and SQL query tools  
• using ESRI ArcGIS software  

What you'll receive 

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.